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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 grades against the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-PM2 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GX9 E-PM2 
RevealedFebruary 2018May 2013Fresher by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GX9

 E-PM2 GX9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 versus the GX9.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and GX9 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and GX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX9 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
66
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-05-21 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 407 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $448 $1,000